Hawkhope Car Park

Hawkhope Car Park

Hawkhope, Near Falstone, Northumberland, NE48

Located on the shores of Kielder Reservoir across the dam from the main road this remote car park offers wonderful views the dark skies above. Free evening car parking for stargazing purposes.


Hawkhope Car Park is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    78%
  • 28/03/24

    84%
  • 29/03/24

    50%
  • 29/03/24

    84%

Weather forecast for Kielder Water (2.5 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (13.6 miles away)

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  • Ingram Valley Astronomy Evening

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Star Barn - Ingram Valley, Alnwick, NE66 4LU (26.2 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (9.2 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (13.6 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (13.6 miles away)

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

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  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

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